Electrical Design Engineer Job Description

The Electrical Design Engineer I is familiar with mathematical and engineering principles and methods used to design electrical systems. Assists with the design, development, and testing of electrical equipment, components, or systems. Being an Electrical Design Engineer I requires a bachelor’s degree of Electrical Engineering. Is guided by and provides support to more experienced engineers. In addition, Electrical Design Engineer I typically reports to supervisor or manager. Being an Electrical Design Engineer I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as an Electrical Design Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

Electrical Design Engineer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Electrical Design Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Working with and creating drawings for manufacturing;
  • Administer appropriate agency and regulatory approval processes;
  • Identify and assess key supplier capabilities using APQP processes and tools;
  • Assist in the preparation of project schedules and budgets for assigned projects;
  • Provide engineering support to product planning and/or technical support teams;
  • Identify electrical quality and productivity improvement opportunities;
  • Evaluate and develop electrical harness and component concepts for systems and assemblies to meet new product requirements;
  • Design power, lighting, fire alarm, and communications systems for residential, commercial, and industrial projects;
  • Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers;
  • Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations;
  • PCB layout;
  • detailed PCB drawings;
  • Design review presentations;
  • cost and scheduling;
  • prototype testing.

Requirements:

  • Experience in system modeling using Matlab, Simulink, and Stateflow;
  • Competency in Microsoft products including;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering;
  • 5+ years’ work experience in automotive electrical systems design and/or systems engineering;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Experience with power system modules and electric vehicle controls and safety features;
  • Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint required;
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field;
  • Experience in electrical power, lighting, fire alarm, and communications design;
  • Basic knowledge in AutoCAD;
  • Hands-on electrical circuit experience;
  • Minimum of 12 years’ experience as Electrical Design Engineer;
  • Revit;
  • LEED principles to building designs;
  • Bachelor’s degree.